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11 Day Tour from Athens to Athens

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This vacation offers the best of Athens plus a 7-night cruise to Turkey and the Greek Isles. Enjoy a 2-night stay in Athens, where a visit to the Acropolis is included during your guided sightseeing. Then, board your cruise ship and set sail in the Aegean Sea. Your first ports of call are Istanbul and Kusadasi in Turkey. Sail via the Greek islands of Santorini (weather permitting), Crete, Rhodes, Symi, Chios, and Mykonos back to Lavrion/Athens.

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Save 10% per person on 2016 Globus Europe South and North America early booking vacations.*

*Book and deposit a 2016 Globus Europe, South or North America (excluding Cuba) vacation to save 10% per person on the land-only portion of the core tour not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes, fees, tips or supplements. Booking must be made and under deposit between June 24 and September 15, 2015 for travel in 2016. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit and LATAM air credit. Not applicable to custom tours. Discount will apply to individual members of groups adding a name and non-refundable per person deposit WITHIN the promo window. Not applicable on TBA space. Applies to new 2016 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. May be withdrawn any time. XXX16

Rotation of ports of call may vary for congestion reasons at certain ports with or without prior notice

Cabin categories: inside cabin category IC, outside cabin category XD

All cabins with two lower beds, private shower, and toilet

Full entertainment program on board

Globus Host service throughout the cruise

Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler

As of September 2014, the ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your vacation is the MV Cristal, operated by Celestyal Cruises. Certain departures may be operated by other Celestyal Cruise ships of similar standard

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Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

DAY 1Arrive in Athens, Greece

DAY 2Athens

Sightseeing with a Local Guide features a visit to the Parthenon’s crowning beauty atop the ACROPOLIS, the Erechtheum with its Porch of Maidens, the beautifully preserved Theseum, Roman temple of Zeus, theater of Dionysus, and the Agora where Socrates taught. Vistas of the government buildings and elegant homes in the modern city provide a striking contrast to the remains of the glorious past. The rest of the day is at leisure. How about a Greek dinner tonight? Your local host knows where to find local fare and entertainment reminiscent of Zorba the Greek. (Breakfast)

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DAY 3Athens–Lavrion (Embarkation)

Head for Lavrion, where you will sail into the deep-blue waters of the Aegean Sea at Noon, easily settling into the cruising routine of sunbathing, sipping cool drinks, splashing in the pool, and reveling in the delights prepared by the ship’s expert chefs. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

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DAY 4Cruising: Istanbul, Turkey

This morning, arrive in Istanbul. Full day at leisure or enjoy an optional excursion in this fascinating gateway between Orient and Occident, the Christian and the Islamic worlds. Sail from Istanbul in the early evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 6Cruising: Santorini, Greece

This morning, call at Santorini (weather permitting), the “Black Pearl of the Aegean.” Join one of the optional shore excursions either to the volcano or up to the cliff-top village of Oia for one of the world’s most breathtaking panoramas. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

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DAY 7Cruising: Agios Nicholaos, Crete

Early arrival in Agios Nicholaos on Crete. A few miles away is Knossos, the center of the 3000 BC Minoan civilization, and an optional excursion can be booked. Plenty of time to enjoy the ship’s amenities. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

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DAY 8Cruising: Rhodes, Greece–Symi

Two ports of call today: first the island of Rhodes. Explore the Old Town with its ramparts and palaces built by the Knights of St. John during the Crusades. An optional excursion is available to Lindos to see Athena’s fabulous temple, or, if sightseeing isn’t your thing, Rhodes’ sun-drenched public beaches and colorful shopping districts are within easy walking distance of the port. Next, Symi, located in the southern Dodecanese and renowned for its beautiful harbor. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

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DAY 9Cruising: Chios–Mykonos

The island of Chios is situated in the northeastern part of the Aegean and close to Asia Minor. Besides its fine beaches, Chios has many attractions and is famous for its Mastic tree. Next, discover the mountainous island of Mykonos with its characteristic windmills and dazzling white houses. Time to wander at whim through narrow paved streets lined with trendy boutiques and shady tavernas before returning on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

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DAY 10Lavrion (Disembarkation)–Athens

After breakfast on board, disembark at Lavrion and return to Athens. The remainder of the day is free to catch up on last-minute shopping. Enjoy an optional dinner in a romantic restaurant. (Breakfast)

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Save 10% per person on 2016 Globus Europe South and North America early booking vacations.*

*Book and deposit a 2016 Globus Europe, South or North America (excluding Cuba) vacation to save 10% per person on the land-only portion of the core tour not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes, fees, tips or supplements. Booking must be made and under deposit between June 24 and September 15, 2015 for travel in 2016. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit and LATAM air credit. Not applicable to custom tours. Discount will apply to individual members of groups adding a name and non-refundable per person deposit WITHIN the promo window. Not applicable on TBA space. Applies to new 2016 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. May be withdrawn any time. XXX16

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on the Iconic Aegean with 7-Night Cruise:

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